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SORE THROAT CURE

IF YOU HAVE A SORE THROAT, GARGLE WITH HERRING JUICE.

Submitter comment: THIS CURE IS BASED ON THE MEDICINAL POWERS OF SALT. (HERRING
JUICE IS MOSTLY SALT.) THIS CURE IS CONSIDERED VILE, BUT EFFECTIVE.

Where learned: DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Mineral
BELIEF -- Animal
BELIEF -- Mineral

Date learned: CA00001916 ; 01-13-1980

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